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Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Fujifilm X-H1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 5 years before the Fujifilm X-H1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-H1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm X-H1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm S8600 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2014More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-H1 has sizing of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 versus Fujifilm X-H1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the Fujifilm X-H1.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm X-H1 is 76 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm X-H1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-H1 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography details
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (410 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography advice
63
good battery power (410 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery life (310 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm X-H1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Fujifilm X-H1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Fujifilm X-H1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2018-02-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 325
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 673 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 310 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $200 $1,300